Director, Background Investigations Team

full-time

Posted on: 1/29/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cleveland • Ohio • United States

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💰 $221,700 - $439,000 per year

About the role

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Background Investigations Team
Directs/manages the firm's policy for the investigation of experienced hires, early career recruits, and PPMD promotion candidates
Directs/manages the firm's process for the investigation of prospective clients and existing client continuations
Provides input/guidance on client required background investigations of client serving personnel
Responsible for managing the contracts, relationships and services of multiple external background investigation vendors
Provides subject matter expertise to firm leadership and key internal teams/stakeholders

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
15+ years' work-related experience preferably with a large private sector business or a governmental law enforcement or investigative agency
5+ years of supervisory experience
Strong familiarity with background investigations and related employment law requirements
Experience with adjudicating investigations and quickly moving to resolution
Ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders including business teams, Recruiting, Talent, General Counsel’s Office (GCO), and other Risk Management teams
Experience leading large, complex projects as well as key enhancements and process changes

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

background investigationsemployment lawadjudicationproject managementprocess enhancement

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree